Safe Handling and Administration of Medicine Training

Course Structure and Content

 

blue tick 2   Routes of administrationDrugs-150x150
blue tick 2   Forms of medication
blue tick 2   Safe handling, storage and disposal of medications
blue tick 2   Person centred approaches to the management of medication
blue tick 2   Practical assessments including the use and completion of Medication Administration Record (MAR)
blue tick 2   Best Practice for reducing the risk of medication errors
blue tick 2   Developed by Health & Social Care Professionals
blue tick 2   High Quality Training Experience
blue tick 2   Exceeds CQC and Skills for Care minimum standards
blue tick 2   Approximate duration: 3 hours
blue tick 2   Certificate of Achievement
blue tick 2   Ensures compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, The Medicines Act 1968, The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, The Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001, The Health Act 2006, The Misuse of Drugs Safe Custody Regulations 2007 and The Health and Social Care Act 2008.

This classroom based medication course is designed to give care workers knowledge of the risks surrounding the administration of medications, the relevant laws that must be followed and ensures that all learners will be competent to carry out their work safely.